as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
a rigorously accurate accounting of the war casualties
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Recent Examples of rigorously
This new perspective allowed mathematicians to rigorously explore higher-dimensional spaces — leading to the birth of modern topology, a field dedicated to the study of mathematical spaces like manifolds.
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Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Flu vaccines are safe Flu vaccines and their ingredients are rigorously tested and found to be very safe.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
The current price cap on Russian oil might be enforced more rigorously and potentially lowered.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, friends, family and strangers are working rigorously to raise awareness about her case, many sharing about her with hashtags #helpfindkada and #kadascott.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Because of their history servicing the Navy, the watches are large, ranging from 38 millimeters to 47 millimeters, are rigorously tested to be water-resistant to as much as 500 meters, and are durable.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
They are also rigorously tested by the FDA.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Few directors so consistently give the impression that their cameras have dropped in on real life, or so rigorously avoid the artificial sense of closure and comfort that most Hollywood movies provide.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
Imagine a teacher, coach, or counselor – someone your child trusts – who’s rigorously trained to protect lives, ready to run toward danger.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Flu vaccines are safe Flu vaccines and their ingredients are rigorously tested and found to be very safe.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
The current price cap on Russian oil might be enforced more rigorously and potentially lowered.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, friends, family and strangers are working rigorously to raise awareness about her case, many sharing about her with hashtags #helpfindkada and #kadascott.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Because of their history servicing the Navy, the watches are large, ranging from 38 millimeters to 47 millimeters, are rigorously tested to be water-resistant to as much as 500 meters, and are durable.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
They are also rigorously tested by the FDA.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Few directors so consistently give the impression that their cameras have dropped in on real life, or so rigorously avoid the artificial sense of closure and comfort that most Hollywood movies provide.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
Imagine a teacher, coach, or counselor – someone your child trusts – who’s rigorously trained to protect lives, ready to run toward danger.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigorously
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Bode’s comment was strictly in reference to the character of the Wizard of Oz, who uses propaganda to manipulate and deceive his subjects in Wicked.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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The handsewn and carefully backstitched quilts feature colorful images of buffalo heads, turtles, eagles, angels and other patterns that come to Water in her dreams.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorously. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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